Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was born on April 16, 1947, in New York City[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8] and holds citizenship in the United States[9][10][11][6]. He practices Islam[12][13]. His education includes attending Power Memorial Academy and the University of California, Los Angeles[14].
He has pursued multiple occupations throughout his career, working as a basketball player and a basketball coach[15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24]. Beyond sports, he has also worked as an actor, film producer, author, and screenwriter[15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24].
Key Facts
- Child: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Jr.[9]
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Native language: English[11], American English[12]
- Ethnic group: Yoruba people[13], African Americans[14]
- Occupation: screenwriter[15], television actor[16]
- Educated at: University of California, Los Angeles[17], Power Memorial Academy[18]
- Award received: NBA Rookie of the Year Award[19], NBA All-Rookie Team[20], All-NBA Team[21], Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award[22], NBA Most Valuable Player Award[23], NBA All-Defensive Team[24], Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year[25], NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work – Children[26], Presidential Medal of Freedom[27], California Hall of Fame[28], Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame[29]
- Member of: Writers Guild of America West[30]
- Religion or worldview: Islam[31]
- Sex or gender: male[32]
- Sexual orientation: heterosexuality[33]
- League or competition: National Basketball Association[34]
- Commons category: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar[35]
- Position played on team / speciality: center[36]
- Residence: New York City[37], Los Angeles[38]
- Handedness: right-handedness[39]
- Sport: basketball[40]
- Drafted by: Milwaukee Bucks[41]
- Family name: Abdul-Jabbar[42], Alcindor[43]
- Given name: Kareem[44]
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[45]
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Country: US[46]
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Began / founded: 1947-04-16[47]
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Genre(s): jazz[48]
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Community tags: jazz[49]
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MusicBrainz ID: 1426134c-73a9-41ae-9ee6-cc569e27ac02[50]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Kareem Abdul-Jabbar include Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award[51] and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion Award[52].
Why It Matters
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 88 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]
He has been cited as an influence by Tony Campbell[55], a basketball player[56], b. 1962[57], of United States[58]; Kevin Gamble[59], a basketball player[60], b. 1965[61], of United States[62]; and Louis Orr[63], a basketball coach[64], 1958–2022[65], of United States[66].
Entities named for him include Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award[51] and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Social Justice Champion Award[52].
FAQs
Where was Kareem Abdul-Jabbar born?
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was born in New York City[2].
What did Kareem Abdul-Jabbar do for work?
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar worked as a basketball player[3], basketball coach[4], actor[5], film producer[6], and author[7].
Where did Kareem Abdul-Jabbar go to school?
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was educated at University of California, Los Angeles[17] and Power Memorial Academy[18].
What awards did Kareem Abdul-Jabbar receive?
Honors received include NBA Rookie of the Year Award[19], NBA All-Rookie Team[20], All-NBA Team[21], and Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award[22].
Who did Kareem Abdul-Jabbar influence?
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has been cited as an influence by Tony Campbell[55], Kevin Gamble[59], and Louis Orr[63].